Danny Chan

October 24, 2020

Ecolibrium’s top technical papers in 2019

Events and conferences

With less than a month to go before the 2020 AIRAH Awards, HVAC&R News continues its weekly profiles of the finalists. The awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Tuesday, November 10, as part of AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. The conference will be a full-day virtual event featuring three keynote […]

October 23, 2020

Virtual trade shows – an exhibitor’s perspective

BusinessEvents and conferences

From conferences to festivals to grand finals, many noteworthy events have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus. Major HVAC&R shows such as ARBS 2020 and the 2021 AHR Expo have not been spared from this quagmire either. Some events are making a beeline to the digital space. But the virtual leap is not […]

October 23, 2020

Dwyer releases electronic pressure controller

Business

The Series EDA Electronic Pressure Controller from Dwyer Instruments is a compact package that can replace a separate gauge, two switches, and a transmitter in a system. The company says the product design saves money and installation time while conserving panel space. Now available with 120-240 VAC capability (via-HV option), the Series EDA can be […]

October 23, 2020

Dwyer offers multi-jet plastic water meter

Business

The Series WPTN Multi-Jet, NSF Certified Plastic Water Meter is a new series of plastic mechanical water totalising meters from Dwyer Instruments. The meters display the total water usage in gallons. They are available in a range of body sizes and include NPT optional couplings. The plastic body water meters can be used where standard […]

October 22, 2020

Green star course for contractors

Events and conferences

The Green Building Council Australia (GCBA) will be running its Green Star for Contractors course online. Developed for those working on onsite projects – whether as a contractor, subcontractor or as part of the wider project team – the course focuses on how to ensure data sheets and documentation are compliant. It will also explore […]

October 20, 2020

2021 AHR Expo cancelled

Events and conferences

The AHR Expo Show Management has announced the cancellation of the 2021 AHR Expo due to the pandemic. The next AHR Expo will take place from January 31 to February 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Originally planned to be held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, the […]

October 20, 2020

Cloud-based connectivity for multiple devices

Business

Intesis ST Cloud Control is a cloud-based solution from HMS that enables monitoring and control of any BACnet or Modbus device from an app and web-based dashboard. Intesis ST Cloud Control uses HMS Hub for communication between connected devices. The cloud interface utilises the industrial connectivity solution by HMS Networks, which has now been brought […]

October 20, 2020

Meet Australia’s leading researchers in HVAC&R

Events and conferences

The finalists for the 2020 AIRAH Awards have been announced. This year, the awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Tuesday, November 10. The winners will be announced at the online awards ceremony, as part of AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. The conference will be a full-day virtual event featuring three […]

October 19, 2020

Optergy P864 receives BTL listing

Business

Optergy has announced that the P864 is now BTL listed and BTL certified as a B-AAC (Advanced Application Controller). Optergy P864 is a Smart Edge Controller that operates building equipment autonomously and expands up to eight IO modules totalling 144 hardware points. BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) is the international authority on interoperability between vendors that […]

October 16, 2020

Vaisala CO2 probes keep Woolies’ systems safe

Business

Vaisala’s carbon dioxide probes have been employed widely across Woolworths Group stores to support the supermarket giant’s move to transcritical CO2 refrigeration. In Australia and New Zealand, the Group has embraced the adoption of CO2 as part of its refrigeration technology. The natural refrigerant is known for its attributes as a low-GWP, non-toxic, non-flammable, odourless […]